Entertainment Quiz #374
Film, Arts, Music & Entertainment Quiz for 17 March 2016
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Q1.
When did "play" become a current word in English for a mimic representation, or dramatic or theatrical presentation?
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Q2.
The actor who plays police sergeant, then manager of the post office and eventually publican, Oscar Blaketon in the UK TV series "Heartbeat" was formerly well-known in which role?
A
Basil Sheppey in "Yes, Minister" and "Yes, Prime Minister" (1984-88)
B
Detective Sergeant Albert Chisholm in "Minder" (1979-1994)
C
Den Watts, landlord of The Queen Victoria Public House in "Eastenders" (1985-present)
D
Mr Derek in the children's show, "The Basil Brush Show" (1969-73)
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Q3.
The songs "Don't Rain on My Parade" and "People" are from which musical?
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Q4.
Which musical, based on characters created for single-panel cartoons in "The New Yorker" beginning 1938, opened on Broadway in April 2010 after a tryout in Chicago?
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Q5.
Joanna Koerten (1650-1715) in the Netherlands was sought after for what?
A
Study in genetics of plant reproduction
C
Painting and paper-cut art
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Q6.
Which of these is a fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen?
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Q7.
Which children's book character was named after the London railway station where he was first met?
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